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December 3, 2002
Africa Health Group
Susan Gennaro, DSN
University of Pennsylvania
"Women Helping Women Research in Malawi, Africa"
4:30PM-6:30PM
Place: Biomedical Research Building II/III Rm. 253
December 6-8, 2002
Fashion and Rhythm
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archeology and
Anthropology The Museum Shop is putting on a display
of fashion items and drums from around the world.
December 6-7 10AM-4:30AM
December 8 1PM-5PM
For more information please call 215-898-4040 or visit
www.museum.upenn.edu.
December 7, 2002
Philly Dance Africa
Dinner/reception. 5:30 PM
Pre-performance discussion with scholars 7PM Ceremony
and performances 8PM
Place: International House, 3701 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia,
PA Tickets: $15 for discussion and performance or $50
for entire evening. Tickets available through UpStages
(215-569-9700) or through Philadelphia Folklore Project
1304 Wharton Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Tel: 215-468-7871
www.folkloreproject.org
http://www.folkloreproject.org/archive/pr/pda02.shtml
or http://www.folkloreproject.org/events/index.shtml
**If you are interested in volunteering (ushering,
helping out backstage or staffing ticket tables) from
either 3PM-6PM or 6PM-11PM please email pfp@folkloreproject.org
or call 215-468-7871.
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EXHIBITS
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"A Certain Curve of Horn"
The Hundred-Year Quest for the Giant Sable Antelope
of Angola The Academy of Natural Sciences
October 14 through December 31, 2002
The Giant Sable Antelope, a magnificent coal-black
animal with curved horns more than five feet long,
was unknown outside of its central highland habitat
in Angola until 1916. Now one of the world's most
endangered antelopes, for the last quarter-century
the Giant Sable Antelope has been trapped in the midst
of Africa's longest running civil war. The exhibition
draws upon original materials in The Academy's Library
and Archives. It includes documents and photographs
from The Academy's 1929-1930 Gray African Expedition,
rare books and articles from scientific journals about
the animal's discovery, and background information
on the creation of the world's finest diorama of the
Giant Sable Antelope in The Academy's African Hall.
The Academy of Natural Sciences
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
www.acnatsci.org
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CONFERENCES
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AFRICAN STUDIES ASSOCIATION
45th Annual Meeting
December 5-8, 2002
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
Washington, D.C.
For more information, visit the official website at
http://www.africanstudies.org/PreliminaryProgram2002OpeningPage2.html
"Africa in the New Millennium"
The Council for the Development of Social Science Research
in Africa (CODESRIA)
General Assembly
December 8-12, 2002
Kampala, Uganda
The Council for the Development of Social Science Research
in Africa (CODESRIA) is holding its 10th General Assembly
in Kampala, Uganda at the Nile International Conference
Center. The Assembly, Africa's biggest triennial
gathering of scholars actively involved in social research,
will be held under the broad theme "Africa in
the New Millennium."
Among the sub-themes around which scientific sessions
will be organized are:
*Higher Education in Africa
*Crises, Reform and Transformation
*Academic Freedom in Africa
*The Kampala Declaration Revisited: health, politics
and society in contemporary Africa
*Reforming the African Public Sector: Retrospect and
Prospect *The Changing Political Economy of Land in
Africa: Colonialism, Customary Law and Post-Colonial
State and Society.
For further information, contact:
The Secretary,
CODESRIA 10th General Assembly
BP 3004, Dakar, Senegal
E-mail: general.assembly@codesria.sn
Fax: +221-824 5795.
"The Horn of Africa between History, Politics
and Law" December 13-14 2002
Rome, Italy
An international conference organised by University
of Bologna, University of Rome (Tor Vergata), University
of Rome (Roma Tre), Dalarna University, Sweden, CÈntre
d'Etudes et Recherches Internationales (CERI), Paris
and the Istituto Italiano per l'Africa l'Oriente (ISIAO)
Rome. Venue: Sala dei Gonzaga, Piazza della Consolazione,
Rome. Further information from taddia_i@mail.cib.unibo.it
"Agricultural Sustainability in Africa"
CODESRIA-IFS
December 14-15, 2002
Kampala, Uganda
The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) based in Dakar, Senegal and the International Foundation for Science (IFS) based in Stockholm, Sweden, are pleased to announce their partnership to promote a dialogue that shifts the parameters and practice of multidisciplinary research on the conservation, production and renewable utilization of natural resources beyond the confines of the social or the natural sciences, to enable a deeper interaction between social scientists, natural scientists, policy makers and resource users.
The first joint activity is a three-stage initiative on Agricultural Sustainability in Africa, the first of which will be held in Kampala, Uganda and bringing together up to 12 participants.
For further information, contact:
Mr. Abdou Ndao, Programme Assistant, CODESRIA. Fax:
+221-8244289
E-mail: abdou.ndao@codesria.sn
Mr. Eren Zink, Project Secretary for Social Sciences,
IFS Fax: +46-8-54581801
E-mail: eren.zink@ifs.se
Prosperity through Empowerment"
African Women's Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
Conference February 4-7, 2003
Johannesburg, South Africa
The African Women's Sexual and Reproductive Health
and Rights Conference entitled "Prosperity through
Empowerment" will be held in Johannesburg, South
Africa on February 4-7, 2003 and is organized by AMANITARE.
AMANITARE, the African Partnership for Sexual and
Reproductive Health and rights of Women and Girls,
is a Pan-African ten-year initiative of RAINBOW (Research,
Action and Information Network for the Bodily Integrity
of Women). Its main aim is to build an influential
social movement to institutionalise the recognition
of African women and girls' sexual and reproductive
health and rights as fundamental to their civil and
human rights.
The aim of the conference is to create a unique forum for debate and creative strategising around gender and health in Africa by bringing together African Women's Health and Rights movement activists with policy makers, researchers, health care providers, youth representatives, and the media from all sub-regions of the African continent. For information visit http://www.amanitare.org/ E-mail: conference@amanitare.org
International Conference on the Development of Women
in South Africa Broadening and Strengthening Gender
Relations in the 21st Century July 2-4, 2003
Alice, South Africa
Submission Deadline for Abstracts: February 28, 2003
Vukani Makhosikazi Sekunjalo--Women arise! Now is
the time! The Bisho Conference, which will be held
at the University of Fort Hare Alice July 2-4, 2003,
is a collaboration between the Gender Forum of the
University of Fort Hare Alice, the Office of the Status
of Women, the Bisho Commission on Gender Equality
and Office of the Premier Special Program.
Women remain the poorest in every country in the world.
Poverty prevents women in rural areas, in the slums
of the cities from developing. The way to empowerment
is through the ending of poverty. Almost all our disabilities
stem from our lack of money, which leads to independence.
Lack of independence makes women vulnerable to abuse.
Violence against women and children is rife in South
Africa as well as in other parts of the world. The
incidence of rape in South Africa is amongst the highest
in the world. Not only women, but also small children
suffer this abomination. The scourge of HIV/AIDS has
impinged on women to an enormous degree. They are
carrying the burden of this pandemic. Not only are
young women dying and leaving their children behind
in destitution, but they also are caring for their
men and children who are afflicted. The HIV/AIDS pandemic
has exacerbated violence against women and children.
The widespread mythology that infants can cure them
has led men to violate the youngest of babies. Many
young women do not have the power to insist on protection
when having sex and get infected. Women are abused
in the most violent ways. Schools are not immune from
the horrendous consequences of violence where it has
reached unacceptable levels. These are realities,
which none of us can us can deny.
The purpose of the conference is to create a forum where women worldwide will have the opportunity to share experiences and ideas. We need to identify how to break the bondages of poverty, exploitation and violence against women and children. It will provide a non-threatening space to facilitate appropriate and creative but practical strategies to eradicate all forms of violence against women and children. The conference seeks to empower and capacitate women and girls to be vocal in breaking the silence and demanding their rights. The organizers of this conference aspire to attracting girls and women from all sections, categories, cultures, religious formations, as well as across the South African borders. Youth are also encouraged to participate at this workshop to present their ideas, perspectives and suggestions to identify workable strategies to fight this evil.
Proposals for presentations should focus on the conference
theme and following sub-themes, which serve as guidelines,
but not an exhausted list:
*Women and poverty: gendering economics and politics
*Rural development: building and infrastructure in
rural areas and empowering women
*Exploring violence: the abuse of women, men and children
*Carrying the burden of HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria and
other infectious diseases
*Gendering education: from nursery to tertiary. *Gendering
the work place: unionizing women, measuring and valuing
unwaged work
*Gendering social institutions: religion, marriage and
cultural institutions
*Educating the girl child
*Gender mentoring
The format of the papers and abstracts should preferably
conform to the requirements of: The South African
Journal of Psychology: instruction to authors (which
is based on publication Manual of the American Psychology
Association) or The South African Journal of Higher
Education: Guidelines and conditions. Should a presenter
have her/his own journal or publication of her/his
choice either than the above, such information and
format of the publisher should be forwarded to the
conference secretariat prior to presentation. No changes
to the titles of presentations and abstracts will
be considered after formal acceptance thereof. Abstracts
for papers should include the title of the paper and
200- 400 words that describe the purpose, overview
(results) and conclusion of the paper. Abstracts
for workshops should be a maximum length of 400 words.
Please describe the purpose, outline, techniques
to be used and maximum number of participants to attend.
Abstracts for posters should include the title of
the poster and a 200-400-word description of the theme
of the poster. The deadline for submission of all
abstracts (paper, poster &workshop) should is
February 28, 2003. Full papers are due by the end of
April 2003.
For more information or to submit abstracts, please
contact: Ms L.N.Mlisa
Conference Chairperson
Acting Director: Student Counseling
University of Fort Hare
P/BAG X1314
Alice 5700
Tel: +2740 6022279/ 6022010
Fax: +2740 6531007 / 6022010
Email: lmlisa@ufh.ac.za
Mobile: +2783 494 0433
Ms Hazel Hloma
Conference Secretary
Oliver Tambo Human Rights Center
University of Fort Hare
P/BAG X1314
Alice 5700
Tel: +2740 6022544
Fax: +2740 6022544
Email: hhloma@ufh.ac.za
Mobile: +2783 3640 900
Closing date for registration is January 31, 2003.
15th International Conference of Ethiopian Studies
July 14-18, 2003
Hamburg, Germany
The 15th International Conference of Ethiopian Studies
is organized by the University of Hamburg, Germany.
The thematic focus will be on the humanities, with
several sessions devoted to various aspects of archaeology,
history, religion, languages, literature, arts, anthropology
and social sciences (including law and politics).
For more information, contact:
15th ICES Organizing Committee
Hamburg University
Asia-Africa Institute
Edmund-Siemers-allee 1, D-20146
Hamburg, Germany
Fax: +49-40-42838-5675
E-mail: ices2003@uni-hamburg.de/website: Website:
www.rrz.uni-hamburg.de/ICES2003
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CONFERENCES & CALL FOR PAPERS
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War and Peace in Contemporary Africa
Friday, January 31st, 2003
Philadelphia, PA
Submission Deadline: November 30, 2002
University of Pennsylvania Campus is hosting the African
Studies Consortium (comprised of the University of
Pennsylvania, Bryn Mawr, Haverford and Swarthmore)
workshop on War and Peace in Contemporary Africa.
Given the complexities of conflict on the continent,
we invite scholars and practitioners to explore this
issue as creatively as possible. Submissions from
the humanities and social sciences that examine this
issue in ways that transcend traditional disciplinary
boundaries are especially welcome.
The format will be structured in a way that reflects
the content of submissions; we envision a combination
of formal and informal panels and/or roundtables,
and possibly sessions devoted to discussing current
initiatives for peace in places such as Liberia, Sudan,
and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, etc. Part
of the program will also be devoted to artistic, literary
and musical representations of war and peace on the
continent.
Contributions by local Africans in the Diaspora are
especially welcome to contribute to this initiative.
One of the goals of this year's workshop is to collect
the papers/projects presented to produce an edited
volume for possible publication. Anyone interested
in being considered for inclusion in this volume will
need to submit a relatively advanced draft of his/her
project before the workshop. Abstracts should be submitted
to Dr. Paul Kaiser by email (pkaiser@sas.upenn.edu)
no later than November 30, 2002.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Paul J. Kaiser, Associate Director, African Studies
Center University of Pennsylvania
Williams Hall 646 Philadelphia, PA 19104 Tel: 215-898-6449
Fax: 215-573-7379
pkaiser@sas.upenn.edu
"Igbo Studies in the Twentieth Century: A Tribute
to Simon Ottenberg." April 4-5, 2003
Ithaca, New York
Submission Deadline for Abstracts: January 15, 2003
The Africana Studies and Research Center at Cornell
University is hosting an International Conference
on Igbo Studies. The two-day conference is being organized
to recognize the contributions of Simon Ottenberg to
Igbo Studies. Professor Ottenberg is a leading scholar
and a pioneer of modern Igbo studies. He has published
extensively on the Igbo people, and has mentored many
specialists in Igbo studies. Another aim of the conference
is to bring together under one roof all the scholars
interested in Igbo studies. It is also an effort to
revisit all the endeavors made during the twentieth
century to understand the Igbo society. More importantly,
the conference will recognize the efforts being made
by scholars to promote Igbo studies and will also
examine the future directions of the field.
We invite papers on any aspect of Igbo studies-history,
politics, anthropology, sociology, economics, religion,
culture, gender, agriculture, urbanization, archaeology,
art, architecture, literature, oral tradition, and
so on. We will also welcome papers on the Nigerian-Biafran
War and the sate of Igboland since then. The proceedings
of the conference will be published with the title,
"Igbo Studies in the Twentieth Century: A Tribute
to Simon Ottenberg."
If you wish to participate in the two-day conference,
please send an abstract limited to half a page to
Don C. Ohadike at the address given below. The deadline
for the submission of abstracts is January 15, 2003.
The final draft of the actual paper should be ready
by March 15 for distribution to the chair and discussant
of the panel to which you will be assigned. The same
conditions apply to those scholars who, for one reason
or the other, will not be able to attend the conference
but want their papers to be read and/or considered
for publication.
All correspondents regarding this conference and the
subsequent publication of the proceedings should be
addressed to: Don C. Ohadike, Director
Africana Studies and Research Center
Cornell University
310 Triphammer Rd.
Ithaca, NY 14850.
E-mail do20@cornell.edu
Tel. 607 -255 - 0532
13th Annual Conference of the Pan African Anthropological
Association Anthropology and the Contemporary Global
Trends University of Port Elizabeth, South Africa June
29-July 4, 2003
Anthropologists as well as other social scientists
should make a concerted effort to understand the underlying
historical and cultural motivations that contribute
to ethnic and religious conflicts so that they may
assist in humankind's understanding of its existence
and the need for cooperation in the global village.
There is a challenge for social scientists to explore
the sub-themes mentioned below. *Indigenous Knowledge
Systems
*Aids/HIV and Health Inequalities in Africa *Gender
and Development Issues
*Sport, Culture and Tourism
*The teaching of Anthropology and its future in the
21st century *Ethnicity and Racism issues
*Perspectives on NEPAD and AU
*Poverty and Human Rights
*Research Ethics and Methodologies
The Conference will be held at the University of Port
Elizabeth in South Africa from June 29-July 4, 2003.
PAN AFRICAN ANTHROPOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION (PAAA) University
of Port Elizabeth
PO Box 1600
Port Elizabeth 6000
South Africa
Tel: 27 41 504 2185
Fax: 27 41 504 7425
Email: ANADLB@upe.ac.za
David Mills,
Anthropology Coordinator,
C-SAP: Centre for learning and teaching
Sociology, Anthropology and Politics,
University of Birmingham,
Edgbaston, BIRMINGHAM B15 2TT
Phone: 01865 793328
Fax 0121 414 7920
Email: d.mills@bham.ac.uk
Website: www.c-sap.bham.ac.uk
"Corruption and States of Illegality"
14th International Conference of the International Union
of Anthropological and Ethnological Sciences (IUAES)
July 5-12, 2003
Florence,
Italy
Panel Proposal: Commission on Folk Law and Legal Pluralism,
organized by Gerhard Anders, Faculty of Law, University
of Rotterdam g.anders@frg.eur.nl/ Tel:+31-10-4082265
and Dr Monique Nuijten, Rural Development Sociology,
Wageningen University Monique.nuijten@alg.asnw.wau.nl/
Tel:+31-317-484714 or +31-30-2321097
Contemporary Development Issues in Ethiopia August
1-3, 2003
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Submission Deadline: December 30, 2002
The Ethiopian American Foundation (EAF) announces the
second bi-annual international conference on contemporary
development issues in Ethiopia. This conference is
a continuation of the first successful international
conference that convened at Western Michigan University,
Kalamazoo, Michigan in August 2001.
The primary objectives of the conference are to: 1) Raise awareness about critical development issues in Ethiopia 2) Provide a forum for informed dialogue on key development policy issues 3) Build consensus on policy options that are critical for future progress and development.
The Conference is intended for researchers, policy makers, investors, the donor community, and others interested in contemporary development issues in Ethiopia. It is a collaborative partnership of EAF and relevant institutions engaged in education, research, and training in various dimensions of development.
The Program Committee invites proposals on current development
issues relevant to the following sub-themes:
*Education
*Environment, Natural Resources and
*Agriculture
*Governance and Institutional Development
*Issues
*Private Sector and macro-economic
*Development
*Science and Technology for Development
Proposals on issues such as the role the Ethiopian Diaspora, the youth, gender, and policy options for combating HIV/AIDS challenge will also be considered. Selected papers will be considered for publication in a new journal: International Journal of African Development Policy Studies (IJADPS).
Please send submissions to:
Conference Planning Committee
2nd International Development Issues in Ethiopia Conference
Attn. Ms. Rena Lynema
Center for African Development Policy Research (CADPR)
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI 49008, USA
Fax: (616) 387-0630
E-mail: rena.lynema@wmich.edu
www.wmich.edu/hcenter
"Towards an Africa without Borders: Unification
and Fundamental Change" University of Wisconsin-Madison
Deadline for Abstracts: February 1, 2003, Deadline
for Papers, May 1, 2003 We are interested in papers
for a conference to be held at the University of Wisconsin.
The conference is titled, "Towards an Africa
without Borders: Unification and Fundamental Change".
The purpose of the conference is to bring scholars,
writers and political activists concerned with fundamental
change together under one roof to discuss the future
of Africa, the future of theoretical and practical
approaches to change and the role of African languages
and literature in the quest for African unification.
The conference is open to all activists regardless
of the specific locality of their struggle. The deadline
for abstracts is February 1st and for the full papers
May 1st, 2003.
We, the organizers are working under the following premises: That we are living in a world where the term globalization denotes the exploitation of labor, natural and human resources for the vast majority of the world's population. For that reason, struggle in Africa finds itself at the world stage. A local struggle must by necessity locate itself in the global struggle. The international arena has become the theater of change. Therefore, those serving change, whether as writers, historians, scholars, and/or political activists in and for Africa have to be willing to serve, in word and deed, contemporary struggles against continued marginalization. Thus, we are moving forward as members of a generation that seeks to step up to history and answer the call previous generations have hearkened to: that Africa should take control of its economic, political and cultural livelihood. It is time for our generation to answer Frantz Fanon's call to action: "Every generation must out of relative obscurity find it mission; fulfill or betray it." Anticipated key-note speakers include Ngugi Wa Thiong'o, Angela Davis, and Maina Wa Kinyatti.
We are calling for papers that address but not limited
to the following topics:
*Feminism and Pan-Africanism/ Feminist critique of Pan-Africanism
*African American and African relationships in political
struggles *The future of change in Africa
*Latin American and African connections in political
struggle *Globalization and the struggle against neocolonialism
*Racism, imperialism and literary expression *Pan-Africanism
and political struggles - historical and contemporary
*African unification
*The Congo and Pan Africanism
*Palestine: What does it mean to the Political activist
in Africa and America?
*The African Writer and Language
*Art in social change: visual, dramatic, literary, musical
*African and African diaspora connections *North African
and Sub-Saharan African connections *Native American
and African American historical relationship
You can email abstracts to mwngugi@wisc.edu or sdgeraghty@wisc.edu
or send them to the following address:
Towards an Africa without Borders
Department of African Languages and Literature University
of Wisconsin 1414 Van Hise 1212 Linden Drive
Madison, Wisconsin 53715
For more information, please contact Mukoma Wa Ngugi
at 608-251-6136 or visit our website http://adn.bizwebdir.com
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International Review of Politics and Development (IRPAD)
Deadline for Submission: November 30, 2002 International
Review of Politics and Development (IRPAD), a publication
of the Department of Political Science and Sociology,
Babcock University, Nigeria welcomes significant and
original research in politics, development and related
disciplines. The objective of IRPAD is to launch
fresh insight into the exploration of development issues
from the IFL, political, economic, sociology and other
perspectives. It is out further research redefine
popular focus where need be, and offer policy makers
practical opinions within a scholastic framework.
Contributions shed new light on existing debates,
raise new or neglected themes and, or provide new
perspectives for comparative research. IRPAD also
reviews articles; books, resume and accommodates incisive
commentaries. It comes out twice a year (January
and June). Articles should normally be written in
English, 15 - 20 pages including an abstract on A4
paper, set double space on Microsoft Word with APA
style of referencing. Two hard copies and another
on a 3.5 diskette should be sent no later than November
30, for the January edition and March 31 for the June
edition - addressed to: The Editor, International
Review of Politics and Development Department of Political
Science
Babcock University
P. M. B. 21244, Ikeja, Lagos
NIGERIA
E-mail: adaina@infoweb.abs.net
The Council for the Development of Social Science Research
in Africa (CODESRIA)
Research, Planning and Methodological Meeting on HIV/AIDS
Research Late January 2003
Dakar, Senegal
Submission Deadline: November 30, 2002
The Council for the Development of Social Science Research
in Africa (CODESRIA), with support from the Swedish
International Development Agency (SIDA), is pleased
to announce the launching of its new initiative on
HIV/AIDS research and to invite interested scholars
to submit short issue papers of a maximum of ten pages
for consideration for inclusion in a research planning/methodological
meeting scheduled to hold in Dakar, Senegal, at the
end January, 2003. Scholars interested in being considered
for participation in the planning/methodological workshop
are invited to send in their issue papers. The papers
are required to display advanced knowledge of the
field of HIV/AIDS research, as well as a strong measure
of originality and innovation. Issue papers must be
received not later than November 30, 2002.
The Call for contributions is available on CODESRIA
web site: http://www.codesria.org/Links/Research/social_sciences_and_hiv.htm
http://www.codesria.org/Links/Research/sciences_sociales_et_vih.htm
Journal of African Law
Special Issue: "Africa and the WTO"
Submission Deadline: January 31, 2003
The launch of the Doha round of multilateral trade negotiations
at the World Trade Organisation's ministerial meeting
in Qatar has serious implications for Africa's participation
in the multilateral trading system. The new round
of trade talks are to focus on a wide range of issues
including antidumping, dispute settlement, electronic
commerce, subsidies, technology transfer, and regional
trading arrangements. The outcome of the negotiations
will affect considerably the future growth and development
of Africa's economies. It is for this reason that
the Journal of African Law invites papers to be considered
for publication in a special issue on "Africa
and the WTO" to be published in 2003. The deadline
is January 31, 2003.
Papers should be original and should cover any of the items being negotiated by the parties. Specifically, the Journal would like to receive papers that deal with the broader organizational issues such as the dispute settlement mechanism, the participation of African countries in the Committees established under the various agreements, the relationship between African regional organizations and the WTO, and the implementation of WTO obligations at the national level.
Proposed papers should be sent to:
The Editors, Journal of African Law
Faculty of Law and Social Sciences
Department of Law, School of Oriental and African Studies
Thornhaugh Street
Russell Square
LONDON WC1H 0XG
United Kingdom
Full instructions are available at www.cambridge.org/journals/jal
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The Union of International Associations
Thesis Prize 6000 EURO
Deadline for Submission: December 31, 2002 The Union
of International Associations, which was founded in
1910, has decided, in order to stress the importance
of the associative phenomenon in what is rapidly becoming
a worldwide society, to award a prize of 6, 000 EURO
(roughly $6010 USD) for a doctoral thesis prepared
on a subject concerning the life, operations or work
of nongovernmental organizations seen as components
of the international civil society. The competition
is open to students of all nationalities.
Whatever his or her specialty, the candidate must meet
the conditions laid down by his or her own University
for acceptance as a thesis candidate. Subjects suggested
by candidates must be approved by a local course director
and accompanied by a short note setting out the broad
lines of the intended research. Candidatures have
to be received by UIA before December 31, 2002. The
UIA Council reserves its right to accept only the
more interesting or the more original subjects for
competition. It will inform the candidate of its
decision in due time.
The thesis has to be defended in 2001 or, at the latest, before November 30, 2002. Manuscripts must be written in English or French and sent to the UIA secretariat in triplicate before February 1, 2003. The UIA Council will proceed to set up a jury of qualified persons who will have full discretion in awarding, or if necessary, dividing the prize (or withholding any award)
The official award of the prize will take place during the UIA General Assembly 2003.
All additional information may be obtained from: The
Secretariat of UIA, 40
rue Washington, B-1050 Bruxelles (Belgium) Tel (32
2)640 18 08
Fax (32 2)643 61 99
Email thesis@uia.be
Website http://www.uia.org
The UIA edits the Yearbook of International Organizations and publishes the journal Transnational Associations
Council of American Overseas Research Centers 2002
Multi-Country Research Fellowship Program for Advanced
Multi-Country Research 2002-2003
Deadline for Applications: December 31, 2002 The Council
of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) was founded
in 1981 with the following purposes: to advance higher
learning and scholarly research by providing a forum
for communication and cooperation among American overseas
advanced research centers; to provide general and
continuing publicity about the importance and contributions
of the centers; to exchange operational and administrative
information among the centers; to exchange scholarly
and research information among the centers, and to
encourage joint research projects. For more information
about the Council of American Overseas Research Centers,
please visit www.caorc.org .
The Council of American Overseas Research Centers is offering a Multi County Research Fellowship Program for Advanced Multi Country Research for 2002-2003. The program is open to U.S. doctoral candidates and scholars who have already earned their Ph.Ds in the humanities, social sciences, or allied natural sciences and wish to conduct research of regional or trans-regional significance. Nine awards of up to $9,000 each will be given to scholars who wish to carry out research on broad questions of multi-country significance in the fields of humanities, social sciences, and related natural sciences. Doctoral candidates who have completed all Ph.D. requirements with the exception of the dissertation and established post-doctoral scholars are eligible to apply as individuals or in teams. Preference will be given to candidates examining comparative and/or cross-regional questions requiring research in two or more countries. CAORC Fellowships for Multi-Country Research are funded by a grant from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State.
Please visit http://www.caorc.org/pages/Cpages/caorcus.htm
for a complete list of conditions for the fellowship.
Scholars wishing application material may contact in
writing: Council of American Overseas Research Centers
(CAORC) Multi-Country Research Fellowship Program
Smithsonian Institution
P.O. Box 37012
NHB Room CE-123, MRC 178
Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
Email: caorc@caorc.si.edu
Applications are also available online at http://www.caorc.org/pages/Cpages/usiapp.htm
CAORC must receive all application materials by Tuesday,
December 31, 2002.
Rockefeller Foundation Post-Doctoral Fellowships "Education
and African Modernities"
Application Deadline: January 1, 2003
Funded by the Rockefeller Foundation, post-doctoral
fellowships on the theme of "Education and African
Modernities" are offered by the Center for African
Studies and the College of Education, University of
Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. This three-year Rockefeller
Foundation Humanities Institute offers fellows the
opportunity to explore and interrogate, through interdisciplinary
inquiries, the role of higher education, broadly defined,
in and on Africa. Each year of the institute is organized
around a broad theme and supports two post-doctoral
fellowships (ten months in duration). The focus of
the first year (2003-2004) will be on the development
of African universities, where intellectuals are produced,
capacities for development and constructions of modernity
nurtured.
African universities are undergoing a lot of complex changes in response to internal and external institutional, social, political, economic, and intellectual pressures and transformations. Specifically, for this institute, scholars are sought who are exploring the implications of these changes and challenges on the humanities disciplines and modes of inquiry: how are the humanities being affected and responding, and how are debates being re-framed within the humanities? Applications are welcome from the humanities, education, and social sciences fields, and applicants must have a Ph.D. or its equivalent for full consideration. Regional, comparative and interdisciplinary interests are especially welcome. In addition to their individual research and writing, the fellows will be asked to participate in academic forums, including: seminars, colloquia, symposia, and focused discussion groups. There are no regular teaching duties associated with these fellowships. Applicants need not be U.S. citizens, and international applications are welcome. Deadline for receipt of the 2003-2004 applications is January 1, 2003.
For further information about the program, see the overview
of the Rockefeller Humanities Fellowships at
http://www.rockfound.org/; or the announcement on the
Center for African Studies website: http://www.afrst.uiuc.edu/postdoc/;
or write to: Center for African Studies
ATTN: Rockefeller Post-Doctoral Fellowships 210 International
Studies Bldg.
910 S. Fifth St.
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Champaign,
IL 61820 U.S.A.
Tel: (217)-333-6335
Fax: (217)-244-2429
Email: swisher@uiuc.edu
Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF)
Deadline for Applications: February 1, 2003 The Margaret
McNamara Memorial Fund was established in 1981 to honor
the late Margaret McNamara and her commitment to the
well being of women and children in developing countries.
The purpose of the grand is to support the education
of women from developing countries who are committed
to improving the lives of women and children in their
home countries. Previous grant recipients studies
agriculture, architecture and urban planning, civil
engineering, education, forestry, journalism, nursing,
nutrition, pediatrics, public administration, public
health, social sciences and social work.
Applicants must be women who are already living in the United States and enrollment in the program for which they will use the grant. The MMMF does not provide pre-enrollment funding, even if the candidate has received notification of acceptance. The MMMF awards up to six grants of about $11,000 each year; they are not renewable. Application forms are currently available through January 31, 2003. The deadline for completed applications is February 1, 2003. Recipients are notified by May 1.
To be eligible, a woman applying for and MMMF grant
must meet ALL of the following criteria:
*She must have a record of service to women and/or children
in her country *She must reside in the United States
at the time she submits the application *She must already
be enrolled in the accredited U.S. educational institution
where she will use the grant and remain enrolled during
the entire year of the grant
*She must use the grant to continue to study for her
degree *She must be a national of a developing country
that is currently eligible to borrow from the World
Bank and cannot be a U.S. Green Card holder *She must
intend to return to a developing country in about two
years *She must demonstrate financial need
*She must be 25 years old by December 31, 2002 *She
must not be related to any World Bank Group staff member
or his or her spouse
Students who meet ALL criteria may request an application
by email, fax or letter or by visiting the MMMF website:
http://www.worldbank.org/yournet and click on the
link to Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund. Please refer
to the Country Eligibility List or write to
MMMF, World Bank Group Volunteer Services 1818 H Street
NW MSN H2-204
Washington, DC 20433
Tel: (202) 473-8751
Fax: (202) 522-3142
Email: mmmf@worldbank.org
SCALI 2003 Fellowship
Deadline for Applications: March 7, 2003
University of Illinois Center for African Studies invites
applications for the Foreign Language and Area Studies
(FLAS) Fellowships for African Language for the summer
term, 2003. The Center for African Studies at the
University of Illinois, pending funding from the US
Department of Education, works in conjunction with
other African Studies units nationwide to offer African
language courses during the summer.
For details on applying for the SCALI 2003 program,
contact FLAS Committee
Center for African Studies
210 International Studies Building
910 S. Fifth Street
Champaign, IL 61820
Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship Deadline for Applications: April 15, 2003 The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered by the Institute of International Education is a program that enables students who have limited financial means to participate in study abroad opportunities worldwide. The program provides awards of up to $5,000 for U.S. citizen undergraduate students at two-and four-year institutions to pursue semester or academic-year long study opportunities in other countries. To be eligible, students must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application and cannot be studying abroad in a country currently under a U.S. Department of State Travel Warning. For more information, application deadlines and the online application, please access the Gilman Program web site at www.iie.org/gilman . For travel in Fall 2003, the deadline for applications is April 15, 2003.
West African Research Center Travel Grant Deadline for Applications: March 15, 2003 The West African Research Center in Dakar, Senegal is offering travel bursaries of up to $2500 to West African scholars and graduate students. These funds may be used to:
1) Attend and read papers at academic conferences relevant
to the applicant's field of research
2) Visit libraries that contain resources necessary
to the applicant's current academic work
3) Travel to research site.
Applications consist of the following:
*A description (6 double-spaced pages max) of applicant's
research and how the travel is relevant to his work.
*CV with research and teaching record when applicable
*An abstract of the paper to be read and a letter of
acceptance to the conference
*A description of the collections to be consulted and
their significance to the research
The deadline for travel between July 1, 2003 and December 31, 2003 is March 15, 2003.
Submit applications to:
West African Research Center/ Centre de Recherche Ouest
Africaine, B.P. 5456 (Fann Residence),
Rue E x Leon G. Damas, Dakar Senegal
Telephone: 221-865-22-77
Fax: 221-824-20-58
Website: http://www.warc-croa
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ALO/USAID-Special Request for Applications Deadline
for Applications: December 17, 2002 The Study of Elections
and Political Processes in Developing and Newly Independent
Countries
ALO in cooperation with USAID's Office of Democracy
and Governance (DG), within the Bureau of Democracy,
Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA) is issuing
this call for applications from a consortium of U.S.
higher education institutions interested in collaboratively
building upon existing research with counterpart institutions
in developing and newly independent countries to produce
three papers that will enhance USIAD/DG's understanding
and improve programmatic decision making. For more
information, please go to http://www.aascu.org/alo.
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West Africa Research Association Minority Student Internship
Competition Summer 2003
Deadline for Applications: December 15, 2002 Two (2)
Summer 2003 Minority Student Internships are being
offered in West Africa in an effort to increase the
active participation of minorities in international
affairs (African-Americans, Eskimo or Aleut, Native
American Indians, Mexican Americans, Native Pacific
Islanders, Puerto Ricans). Funded by a grant from
the U.S. Department of Education, the competition
is open to U.S. citizens who are enrolled in the M.A.
program of an accredited college or university in
the United States. We strongly encourage students
from HBCU's and those without previous foreign travel
experience to apply.
Each internship will provide round trip travel to the
indicated West African country and a stipend of $1500
to cover the cost of living for 6 to 8 weeks. The
West African Research Center (WARC) in Dakar, Senegal
may assist selected interns to locate lodging, and
to identify and establish an appropriate intern affiliation
with an agency, university or other suitable organization.
Applicants should submit a statement of 4-6 double-spaced
pages describing 1) the kind of internship they would
like to carry out, including the field of activity
(e.g., education, rural development, health, etc.);
2) the country they wish to work in; 3) the contribution
such an experience would make to their academic and
later professional career; 4) the academic, linguistic
and/or other background they possess that prepares
and qualifies them for this work; and 5) any previous
international experience.
Each application must also include a cover page with
the following information:
*Full name and contact information (including address,
phone and email) *Program applied for (pre-doctoral;
post-doctoral, internship) *Proposed country and dates
of internship *Academic discipline or field
*Institutional affiliation and current program of study
In addition to this personal statement, each applicant must submit three (3) letters of reference from professors, a resume, and both undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Letters of support from a hosting agency or institution should also be submitted if available.
Complete applications will consist of one original and three (3) copies of all materials except letters of reference. These should be included in the application packet in envelopes sealed and signed by the referee. Letters of reference sent separately will not be considered.
Upon completion of their internship, interns are required to submit a detailed report of their work experience. This report will be subsequently published in the biannual WARA newsletter. Deadline for receipt of applications: December 15, 2002.
Please direct inquiries and submit applications to:
WARA, African Studies Center
Boston University
270 Bay State Road
Boston MA 02215
Tel: 617-353-8902
Fax: 617-35304975
E-mail: wara@bu.edu
www.warc-croa.org
West African Research Association Pre-Doctoral Fellowship
Competition Summer 2003
Deadline for Applications: December 15, 2002 Two (2)
research fellowships are being offered for summer of
2003 in West Africa with funding from the U.S. Department
of Education. These fellowships are open to graduate
students who wish to conduct research for an 8-10
week period in order to 1) prepare a doctoral research
proposal or 2) carry out research related to the completion
of another terminal degree program (e.g. MFA or MPH).
This competition is open to U.S. citizens who are
currently enrolled in graduate programs at institutions
of higher education in the United States. Each fellowship
will provide round trip travel to a West African country
and a stipend of up to $3,500 to cover cost of living
expenses. The West African Research Center (WARC)
in Dakar, Senegal may assist with academic contacts
and affiliations and recommendations for lodging in
the country chosen by the fellow. Candidates must
submit an essay of no more than six (6) double-spaced
pages describing the concept, methodology and significance
of the proposed research project to their academic
field. A one-page bibliography relevant to the proposal
may also be attached. Each application must also include
a cover sheet containing all of the following information:
*Full name and contact information (including address,
phone and email) *Program applied for (pre-doctoral;
post-doctoral, internship) *Title of project
*Proposed country and dates of research
*Academic discipline or field
*Institutional affiliation and position (Ph.D. student;
faculty, other) *A brief (50-80 word) abstract of the
research project
Additional supporting materials must include three (3) letters of reference by professors; a curriculum vitae; and both undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Complete applications will consist of one original and three (3) copies of all materials except letters of reference. These should be included in the application packet in envelopes sealed and signed by the referee. Letters of reference sent separately will not be considered. Deadline for receipt of materials is December 15, 2002. Upon completion of their research, fellows are required to submit a detailed report of their work and findings. This report will subsequently be published in the biannual WARA newsletter.
Please direct inquiries and submit applications to:
WARA, African Studies Center
Boston University
270 Bay State Road
Boston MA 02215
Tel: 617-353-8902
Fax: 617-35304975
E-mail: wara@bu.edu
www.warc-croa.org
West African Research Association Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Competition Summer 2003
Deadline for Applications: December 15, 2002 Two (2)
research fellowships are being offered for summer of
2003 in West Africa with funding from ECA-Department
of State. These fellowships are open to persons already
holding a Ph.D. who wish to conduct research for a
10-12 week period in order to 1) complete or elaborate
upon an earlier project; 2) initiate a new research
project; or 3) enhance their understanding of a particular
topic in order to improve teaching effectiveness or
broaden course offerings. This competition is open
to U.S. citizens who currently hold a teaching position
at an institution of higher education in the United
States or who work in another related domain (e.g.
public health or musicology). Each fellowship will
provide round trip travel to a West African country
and a stipend of up to $5,000 to cover cost of living
expenses. The West African Research Center (WARC)
in Dakar, Senegal may assist with academic contacts
and affiliations and recommendations for lodging in
the country chosen by the fellow.
Candidates must submit an essay of no more than six
(6) double-spaced pages describing the concept, methodology
and significance of the proposed research project
to their academic field. A one-page bibliography relevant
to the proposal may also be attached.
Each application must also include a cover sheet containing
all of the following information:
*Full name and contact information (including address,
phone and email) *Program applied for (pre-doctoral;
post-doctoral, internship) *Title of project
*Proposed country and dates of research
*Academic discipline or field
*Institutional affiliation and position (Ph.D. student;
faculty, other) *A brief (50-80 word) abstract of the
research project
Supporting materials must include three (3) letters of reference by colleagues in the candidate's field and curriculum vitae. Complete applications will consist of one original and three (3) copies of all materials except letters of reference. These should be included in the application packet in envelopes sealed and signed by the referee. Letters of reference sent separately will not be considered. Deadline for receipt of materials is December 15, 2002. Upon completion of their research, fellows are required to submit a detailed report of their work and findings. This report will subsequently be published in the biannual WARA newsletter.
Please direct inquiries and submit applications to:
WARA, African Studies Center
Boston University
270 Bay State Road
Boston MA 02215
Tel: 617-353-8902
Fax: 617-35304975
E-mail: wara@bu.edu
www.warc-croa.org
The Fulbright-Hays Summer Group Project Abroad for
Zulu Durban, South Africa
June 18-August 7, 2003
Deadline for Applications: February 1, 2003 The Program
in African Languages and The Council on African Studies
at Yale University under the sponsorship of The Association
of African Studies Programs and The African Language
Teachers' Association invite applications for the
Summer Group Project Abroad in South Africa 2003 for
Intermediate and Advanced students of Zulu. Participants
will meet in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, for Orientation
and then move to the Pietermaritzburg campus of the
University of Natal for Part One of the program. They
will live on campus and receive intensive Zulu instruction
from Zulu faculty led by Professor Msawakhe Hlengwa
and Ms Mary Gordon. Each afternoon participants will
have tutorial sessions with Zulu language student
tutors that will include excursions into Pietermaritzburg
and surrounding areas. There will be regular site visits
to places of significance to Zulu history and contemporary
life in KwaZulu-Natal, and participation in ceremonies
and cultural events. In Part Two participants will
move to southern KwaZulu-Natal for home stays. They
will stay with Zulu families and join in family activities.
During this period they will undertake mini-research
projects. In Part Three of the program participants
will again leave campus to stay with urban families
in the Pietermaritzburg suburb of Imbali. They will
return to the University of Natal campus for examinations,
and will then leave for a final weekend of debriefing
in the Drakensberg mountains before departure.
The project is open to US graduate students and undergraduates
who have successfully completed at least two semesters
or equivalent of isiZulu, isiXhosa, siSwati, or siNdebele
language study. The program will be directed by Sandra
Sanneh, Director Yale Program in African Languages
in affiliation with University of Natal - Pietermaritzburg.
Participants will pay their own air travel costs
to and from New York, and a fee to cover tuition and
administration costs. Other expenses will be met by
the program. See the application packet for further
details Sandra Sanneh
Yale Program in African Languages
P.O. Box 208206
New Haven, CT 06520-8206
Tel: (203) 432-1179
Fax: (203) 432-5963
Email: sandra.sanneh@yale.edu
Application packets available from Title VI Resource
Centers for African Studies and from:
Lora M. LeMosy
Senior Administrative Assistant
Council on African Studies
Yale University
PO Box 208206
New Haven, CT 06520-8206
Tel: (203) 432-3436
Fax: (203) 432-5963
Email: lora.lemosy@yale.edu
For more information, please visit http://www.yale.edu/zulu
University of Natal International School Deadline
for Applications: March 31, 2003 The University of
Natal is offering an intensive 5 week International
School Program from June 23 - August 1, 2003. This
program presents an opportunity to study in KwaZulu-Natal,
the most populous and diverse province in South Africa.
Students get the opportunity to learn Culture and
Diversity, Service Learning and Zulu Language and Culture
at the Durban campus. The Pietermaritzburg campus
offers Zulu language, Art and culture, community service
and policy issues, and Turbulent Times: A history
of KwaZulu-Natal from days to present. It integrates
theory and practice through site visits as well as
hands on experience with multi-media learning. Students
earn credits through continuous assessment and an
exam at the end of the program. For more details about
the program, please visit the site:
http://www.und.ac.za/und/is/index.html.
Applications close on March 31, 2003. Inquiries may
also be directed to Dr. Catherine Ndinda, Ph.D., Coordinator
International School
Rick Turner SU Building, 4th Floor Room 412 University
of Natal
4041, Durban
SOUTH AFRICA
Tel: +27-31-260-2677
Fax: +27-31-260-2136
E-mail: iws@nu.ac.za
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Stanford University: Tenure Track or Tenured Position
in African Studies Deadline: November 29, 2002
Stanford University invites applications for an open
rank search for a tenure-track or tenured faculty
position in the general area of African Studies including
an international and/ or comparative approach to the
study of Africa beginning in the fall of 2003. Funding
for this position will be held in the School of Humanities
and Sciences, but the successful candidate will be
a formal member of his/her academic department. The
following departments are co-sponsoring the search:
Anthropological Sciences, Communication, Cultural
and Social Anthropology, Economics, Political Science,
and Sociology. Junior candidates should have completed
the Ph.D. by the time of appointment. Senior applicants
should have compiled a distinguished record of scholarship
and teaching. Applicants will be expected to teach
courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels,
at least some of the courses should have a substantial
African component. The candidate will be expected
to participate in the further development of the study
of Africa at Stanford. Stanford University is an affirmative
action, equal opportunity employer. Applications from
women and minority candidates are especially encouraged.
Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae,
brief abstract of dissertation or thesis chapter (junior
candidates) or statement of research interests (senior
candidates), and either a dossier with three letters
of recommendation (junior candidates) or the names
and addresses of three references (senior candidates)
by November 29, 2002, to: African Studies Search
C/o Christine Eichar
School of Humanities and Sciences
Deans Office Building One
Stanford University
Stanford, California 94305-2070.
University of Alabama at Birmingham: Tenured Track
Professor Deadline: December 1, 2002
The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Dept of Anthropology
seeks a socio-cultural anthropologists for an entry-level,
tenure-track, appointment beginning Fall 2003, Candidates
with field experience outside Latin America and Sub-Saharan
Africa are encouraged to apply. Commitment to fieldwork
is essential. While no theoretical inclination is excluded,
a meaning oriented or language-based approach would
connect with some emergent curricular initiatives.
Areas of interest, which may be employed in traditional
or applied contexts include: development, health/nutrition,
and business, visual, political, legal or urban anthropology.
The applicant should demonstrate an ability to work
with undergraduate students and a willingness to engage
them in practical research. Ph.D. in hand required.
Applicants should submit a letter describing research
and teaching interests and a current vita by Dec 1
to Brian Hesse, Chair, Dept of Anthropology University
of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama 35294-3350
Interviews will be conducted at the annual AAA meeting. See http://main.uab.edu/show/asp?durki=26859. This employer prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation/preference, and gender identity/expression. UAB is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.
Whitman College: Assistant Professor
Deadline for Applications: December 2, 2002 Whitman
College is looking for candidates for a one-year renewable
appointment at assistant professor in the history
of sub-Saharan Africa beginning August 2003. A secondary
field in Atlantic World is also desirable. Survey
classes, upper division courses, and department required
classes. Ph.D. and teaching experience preferred. The
successful candidate will teach three courses per
semester. Commitment to excellence in teaching, advising
and scholarship expected. Send application letter,
vita, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation
to Professor Julie A. Charlip
Chair of the Search Committee
Department of History
Whitman College
345 Boyer Avenue
Walla Walla, Washington 99362.
Application deadline is December 2, 2002. Whitman College is building a diverse academic community and encourages women, minorities and people with disabilities to apply. For more information about Whitman College, please visit http://www.whitman.edu.
Mercer University: Tenure Track Assistant Professor
Deadline: December 2, 2002
Mercer University is seeking to fill a tenure-track
position in American and Comparative Politics at the
Assistant Professor rank to begin Fall 2003. Candidates
must be able to teach courses in American government,
political theory, judicial politics, constitutional
law, and comparative politics. Work on doctorate degree
must be completed by August 1, 2003. Priority consideration
given to candidates committed to undergraduate liberal
arts education with demonstrable excellence in undergraduate
teaching and scholarly research. The ideal candidate
will have primary specialization in the fields of
political theory and public law, with a strong secondary
interest in developing and teaching comparative courses
on Asia, Africa or Europe. Competence in teaching
interdisciplinary courses in the College is expected.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience/qualifications.
Send letter of interest, Curriculum Vitae, official
transcripts of all graduate work, three confidential
letters of reference and instructional materials such
as a statement on teaching, syllabi and student evaluations
to:
Dr. Eimad C. Houry, Chair, Department of Political Science
Mercer University
400 Coleman Avenue
Macon, Georgia 31207
Materials must be postmarked by December 2, 2002. AA/EOE/ADA.
The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) Deadline
for Resumes: December 6, 2002
The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is a Philadelphia-based,
international social justice organization based on
the faith principles of the Religious Society of Friends
(Quakers). The AFSC Africa Program works to promote
the economic and political well-being of the African
continent. Program goals include: increasing US citizen
understanding of issues affecting the African continent;
building a solidarity movement for Africa; and promoting
organized US citizen action to pressure the US government
to develop a just policy toward Africa.
The Program is seeking an associate who will provide
joint coordination for Africa Initiative:
*Build support for broad based, mobilized, informed
U.S. constituency for Africa, including an effective
campaign to cancel the debt of the poorest countries
in Africa
*Develop peace tours and annual training institute *Prepare
meetings and conferences, organize speakers *Organize
exchanges to Africa
*Speak on Africa issues
*Produce content on African issues for web, print and
other media.
The requirements for the position include a minimum of four years of experience in not-for-profit work; and organizing in the US in relation to Africa and a Bachelor's degree in political science or related field; knowledge of and experience working with social movements, Africa issues, and with US constituencies for Africa, particularly within the faith-based, NGO, and educational sectors; demonstrated ability to organize complex events, including meetings, seminars and tours.
Please send resumes by December 6, 2002 to Resume Deadline:
December 6, 2002 Clara Wright
AFSC-HR
1501 Cherry Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Fax (215) 241-7248
University of Wisconsin at Madison: Assistant, Associate
or Full Professor Deadline for Applications: December
13, 2002 The University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks
candidates for a new faculty position in the field
of African Diaspora studies. The appointment will
begin as early as August 2003. We seek a scholar irrespective
of discipline or rank, whose primary specialization
lies in some aspect of African diaspora studies, focusing
upon the linkages between Africa and African diasporic
communities, the dynamics of their forced or voluntary
migration, their interactions and relations with societies
of encounter, and the adaptation, reproduction and
transformation of African institutional, cultural
and expressive forms in diasporic settings. We particularly
welcome candidates in history with an interest in Africans
in the diaspora. Interested individuals should send
curriculum vitae, a statement of their background
and interest in African diaspora research and teaching,
a sample of publications or writings, and three names
of potential references to:
African Diaspora Search Committee
Professor Aliko Songolo
African Studies Program
University of Wisconsin-Madison
205 Ingraham Hall
1155 Observatory Drive
Madison, Wisconsin 53706-1397.
To ensure full consideration, the application should be received by 13 December 2002. The University of Wisconsin is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.
Baylor University: Tenure Track Professor Deadline for Applications: December 15, 2002 Pending funding approval, Baylor University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the history of Sub-Saharan Africa at the assistant or associate rank, effective August 2003. Ph.D. required. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience, evidence of scholarly potential, and ability to teach survey courses in world history. Salary will be commensurate with rank and qualifications. Applications will be received now and will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration of your application, your file should be completed by December 15, 2002.
Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae,
three letters of recommendation, and transcripts of
graduate work via regular mail to David Longfellow,
Chair,
Sub-Saharan Africa Search Committee
Department of History
Baylor University
P.O. Box 97306
Waco, Texas 76798-7306.
Baylor is a Baptist university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity employer, Baylor encourages minorities, women, and people with disabilities to apply.
Fordham University: Tenure Track Assistant Professor
Deadline: December 15, 2002
The Department of African and African American Studies
at Fordham University invites applications for a tenure
track position at the Assistant Professor level in
African Studies. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in
political science, history or a social science discipline
and a research specialty and teaching experience in
Africa. Ability to teach an introductory course in
African history is essential. A secondary background
in interdisciplinary African Diaspora studies is desirable.
Teaching responsibilities will be based primarily
at the Fordham College Lincoln Center campus in Manhattan
with secondary responsibilities at the Rose Hill campus
in the Bronx. Minorities and women are strongly urged
to apply.
Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and
three letters of recommendation by December 15 to
Dr. Mark Chapman, Chair, African and African American
Studies Department 641 Dealy Hall
441 East Fordham Road
Bronx, New York 10458
Fordham University is an independent, Catholic institution
in the Jesuit tradition and welcomes applications
from men and women of all backgrounds. Fordham University
is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity
institution.
University of Santa Barbara: Tenure Track Assistant
Professor Deadline: December 20, 2002
The Department of Black Studies at the University of
California, Santa Barbara invites application for
two tenure-track positions in African American Religion
and African American Literature. Scholars utilizing
interdisciplinary methodologies and comparative approaches
in research and teaching within Cultural Studies,
Gender and Sexuality, Black Feminist Theory, African/Diaspora
Studies and related perspectives are encouraged to
apply. The Department offers a comprehensive curriculum
with emphases on the United States, the Caribbean,
and Africa and interesting disciplines across the
field of Black Studies.
Evidence of excellence in scholarship and commitment to undergraduate teaching is required. Candidates are normally expected to have completed the Ph.D. at the time of the appointment.
Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, 3 letters of reference and a sample of research to:
Professor Claudine Michel, Chair
Search Committee
Department of Black Studies-3150
University of California
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-3150
Applications by Email and fax will not be accepted. Review of applications will begin December 10, 2002 but the deadline for applications is December 20, 2002.
PricewaterhouseCooper: Accountant
Deadline: December 20, 2002
PricewaterhouseCoopers is looking for graduates from
Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda or Zambia
who are currently studying or working in Europe or
the USA and are interested in returning to their African
home countries to train as accountants. Positions
are available for candidates with strong academic
backgrounds across a variety of disciplines. After
the training period, accountancy exams and qualification,
there will be opportunities to work for PricewaterhouseCoopers
in Europe, the US, Canada or Africa. You may decide
to transfer to a different PricewaterhouseCoopers service
line in your home country, such as Tax & Legal
Services or Corporate Finance & Recovery.
PricewaterhouseCoopers is an enormously diverse worldwide
organization and to find out more about it, please
visit http://www.pwcglobal.com
Please send a resume and cover letter to pwc@careersinafrica.com before December 20, 2002
Florida State University: Assistant Professor Deadline:
December 30, 2002
The Center for African Studies and the Department of
History at the University of Florida seek as assistant
professor of West African history to begin August
2003. The successful candidate must have demonstrated
excellence in teaching and research and be able to
teach undergraduate and graduate classes in the Department
of History. Send letter of application, C.V., and
the names and addresses of three references before
December 30, 2002 to
Louise White
Department of History
University of Florida
025 Keene-Flint Hall
PO Box 117320
Gainesville, Fl 32611-7320
The University of Florida is an AA/EOE/ADA employer.
DePaul University: Tenure Track Assistant Professor
Deadline: December 31, 2002
DePaul University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
has a tenure track faculty position at the assistant
professor level available for the 2003-2004 academic
year in the African and Black Diaspora Studies Department
www.depaul.edu/abds. Candidates for this position must
have a doctorate (ABD will be considered), or appropriate
terminal degree in the relevant field, an active scholarly
agenda, and a strong demonstrated commitment to excellent
teaching at the undergraduate level, both in their
discipline and in DePaul's general education and interdisciplinary
programs. Area of specialization is open. Scholarship
and research program should explore the processes
and forms that link or differentiate the experiences
of those in the African diaspora. ABDS enables students
to critically examine the experiences of Black peoples
of African descent in Africa and the diaspora through
the lenses of culture, history, social movements,
philosophy, and politics. Send vita, letters of recommendation,
and a writing sample, to Dr. Darrell Moore, Search
Committee
African & Black Diaspora Studies
2320 N. Kenmore Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614-3298.
Applications will be considered through December 31,
2002 or until the position is filled
More information, please visit,
www.depaul.edu/dpulas/faculty/0304ads.html.
The College is committed to recruiting a diverse faculty to complement the diversity of its student body and the City of Chicago. Applications from women, people of color, and other under-represented groups are particularly encouraged. Applications are also sought from candidates with scholarly and teaching interests that extend beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries.
University of Louisville: Tenure Track Assistant Professor Deadline for Applications: January 15, 2003 The Department of Pan-African Studies and the Division of Humanities seek a scholar with a research and teaching specialization in the philosophical, cultural and spiritual heritage of African Americans, Africa and the African Diaspora. Ph.D. required. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor. The candidate selected will be jointly appointed in the Department of Pan-African Studies and the Division of Humanities, with the primary appointment in Pan-African Studies. The normal teaching expectation is five courses per academic year in the required area of specialization. Because both Pan-African Studies and Humanities offer Master of Arts programs, and Humanities will soon offer a Ph.D. program, the successful candidate will offer at least one course on the graduate level. As a tenured track appointment, the position also carries with it the expectation of an active research program. The Search Committee will begin reviewing applicants and nominees on January 15, 2003.
All applicants and nominees must provide the Search
Committee with current curriculum vitae, three letters
of recommendation, a copy of their transcript and
a sample of current work. All materials should be
sent to:
Chairperson, Search Committee
Department of Pan-African Studies
University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky 40292.
The University of Louisville is a metropolitan institution with over 20,000 students, a broad range of undergraduate, graduate and professional programs, and the most racially diverse student population in Kentucky. The University is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against persons because of race, religion, sex, age or handicapping condition. Persons of color and women are encouraged to apply.
Amherst College: Visiting Assistant Professor Deadline:
January 15, 2003
Amherst College is a private undergraduate liberal arts
college for men and women, with 1600 students and
165 faculty members Located in the Connecticut River
Valley of western Massachusetts, Amherst participates
with Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges
and the University of Massachusetts in the Five-College
Consortium. For all faculty positions, completion
of the Ph.D. or appropriate equivalent is expected.
Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate
and interdisciplinary teaching in a liberal arts context,
and a well-articulated plan for sustained research.
The Department of Political Science seeks applications
for a Visiting Assistant Professor in Comparative
Politics for the academic year 2003-2004. Candidates
with expertise in Asia, Africa or the Middle East,
who are trained in critical and inter-disciplinary
approaches to the study of gender, nationalism, ethnic
politics, social movements, human rights and globalization
are particularly encouraged to apply. This position
requires teaching two courses a semester and supervising
senior honors theses. Applications, including a cover
letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation
and a writing sample, should be submitted by January
15th to
Kristin Bumiller, Chair, Department of Political Science
Amherst College
Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
Amherst College is an equal opportunity, affirmative
action employer, and encourages women, minorities
and persons with disabilities to apply.
The Council for the Development of Social Science Research
in Africa (CODESRIA)
Research and Publication Positions
The Council for the Development of Social Science Research
in Africa (CODESRIA), based in Dakar, Senegal invites
applications by African researchers in the Social
Sciences for two posts of Senior Program Officers:
(I) Senior Program Officer (Research and Documentation)
(ii) Senior Program Officer (Publications and Communication)
These positions are among the highest in the CODESRIA Secretariat. The successful candidates are expected to function as part of a team of Secretariat staff and under the supervision of the Council's Executive Secretary.
Please note the vacancies are available on CODESRIA web site http://www.codesria.org/Links/News/job_vacancies.htm
African Studies Center
University of Pennsylvania
647 Williams Hall
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6305
Phone: (215)-898-6971
Fax: (215)-573-7379
e-mail: africa@sas.upenn.edu
Website: http://www.africa.upenn.edu
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